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Hi, I have a son who will be 4 years old in july. I am worried about his protein intake as he doesn't like to eat lentils. I try to make him eat some but he always eats in small quantities. Please can anyone suggest some good protein powder for him?? Also any multivitamin or something that could help with his appetite? Thanks in advance
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Itâs common for small kids to avoid dal, but donât worryâthere are many other ways to give him protein.
Try giving paneer, curd, cheese, eggs (if non-veg), peanut butter, milk, and curd-based smoothiesâthese are all good sources of protein.
You can also mix cooked dal into roti dough, paratha, or cheela to hide the taste.
Homemade protein-rich laddoos with nuts, seeds, and roasted chana powder are a tasty option.
For protein powders, instead of market ones, go for natural ones like sattu powder, roasted gram powder, or homemade dry fruits mix (finely ground).
If you still want to try a supplement, you can go for PediaSure, Pediasmart, or Protinex Junior (age-appropriate)âbut always check with your pediatrician first.
For appetite, try giving Zincovit syrup or Aptivate drops/syrupâthey help improve hunger, but only after doctorâs advice.
Let him eat with family, serve small portions, and never force-feedâkids eat better when food time is fun and relaxed.
Also, let him play and be activeâit naturally builds appetite.
Remember, growth takes timeâif he's active, sleeping well, and not falling sick often, he's doing okay.
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try to give him small frequent meals
includes dairy products, dry fruits, seeds, pulses, daals, roasted pulses as well
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Don't give only lentils try some other sources also like eggs, fish, paneer, gud chana, etc
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It’s common for young children to be picky eaters, and it can sometimes to be difficult to ensure they are getting enough protein.
Before considering protein powder or multivitamin first to consult paediatrician.
However, here are some suggestions that could be help
1. Protein Powders :
Child -friendly Protein powder:
Pediasure
Orgain organic protein powder
Vitals protein collagen peptides
2. Multivitamin for appetite boost :
L,il critters gummy vites
Zarbee’s naturals toddler vitamin
Smarty pants kids multivitamin
3. Food ideas to boost protein intake
Smoothies
Eggs
Greek yogurt
Cheese and milk
4.Natural appetite boosters
Probiotic rich foods :
Like yogurt and kefir might be improved gut health
And appetite
Herbs and spices:
Like ginger or mint can stimulate appetite and might
Be helpful addition to meals
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As always, it’s essential to speak to a paediatrician to ensure that you’re choosing the right products and that the child’s nutritional needs are met appropriately
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For poor appetite, please talk to his doctor. 4 year olds are trying to establish their independence and rest boundaries. So give your son some protein choices and ask what he would like for snack or meals? Children eat better when they are involved in decision making.
There are many great protein sources like lentils, paneer, eggs and animal foods. If you are a vegetarian you can also add foods like Channa chaat, boiled peanuts, yoghurt, cottage cheese, quinoa and certain millets.,
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Ms. Prerana Solanki
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Kolkata
Protein powder or supplement can be given only post a detailed discussion.
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Try to include chenna in the form of tikki or in chapatti, give sprouts tikki or sprouted ragi idli which is going to give good nutritional value
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Prajna Pai
Dietitian/Nutritionist
38 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hi.. Your child is very small to bother about the nutritional deficiency now.. let him eat what he likes , be active , happy & see that he doesn’t eat too much of junk .. keep a good lifestyle & eating habits at home & soon the child will adapt to it
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Ms. Moumita Dutta
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10 yrs exp
Kolkata
Enriched her diet with animal protein like Milk and milk products, Chicken, Fish... it'll be helpful for her body development.
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
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Bhubaneswar
Good afternoon pls try to connect through app.
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Please connect over consultation to help better to understand the issue
To help him with his diet
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